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10 MAIL TRIBUNE, Mdfer4, Ore., Wtdnfiy, Januiry 14, 1939 Grange News Central Point Grange Central Point - Grange will meet Friday, Jan. 16. Mexico will be the theme of the lec turer program, in charge of Mrs. Edwin Gebhard, who is chairman for the G through K group. She will show colored slides of a trip to Mexico. Master Boyce announced at the last meeting that Mrs. Delmar Smith and Mrs. Effie Kurtz will be the Grange pianists for this year. Upper Applegale Grange A public presentation of the ballet, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," by Coleen Hope and her dance troupe of Medford is being planned for 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in Upper Applegate Grange hall, it was announced when Up per Applegate Grange held its regular session Jan. 9. This will mark the last of the series of four open-house programs. Details are being arranged by Ethel West and the members of her unit. The event will be open to the pub lic without charge. Since the program will be one of inter est to children, special invi tations are being issued to the students of both the Ruch and Applegate schools. All Grange members are asked to bring home-made cookies or cup cakes for the refreshment hour to follow the program, Mrs. West said The Grange business ses sion was preceded by instal lation rites in which Worthy Master Kathleen Scovell was assisted by Gail Buff ington as installing officer, and Ver na Culy as custodian of regal ia and emblems, in seating those officers not previously installed at the county-wide ceremonies in December. Those seated were overseer, Pearl Byrne, steward, Edward Finley; assistant steward, Fred West; chaplain, Grace Pearson; treasurer, Mary Louise Nordwick; lady assist ant steward, Ethel West; mem bers of the executive commit tee, James Winningham and Lloyd Nordwick; HEC chair man, Edna Sawyer. Ella Russell and Edith Hib berd and Theodore Johnson have been ill, according to a report from the relief com mittee. Mrs. Thelma Jones has returned to her home near Copper, after having -been a ' surgical patient in Rogue Val ley hospital, it was stated; and Don Hackett, another Upper Applegate resident, is conva-. lescing at home from a severe illness which kept him in Rogue Valley' hospital for two weeks. Home Economics Chairman Edna Sawyer announced two forthcoming events of interest to all Grangers and other res idents in the area, the first of which, a pioneer potluck din ner and dance, is to be held in the Upper Applegate Grang hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, commencing at 7 p.m. The event, which will mark the official opening of Ore gon's Centennial Year in the Applegate valley, is being ar ranged by Robert Sorber and the Centennial committee, and will feature such pioneer foods as parched corn, bear meat, succotash, cole slaw, corn bread, and the like, it was stated. : Insofar as it is possible for them to do so, those planning to attend are being asked to wear authentic, pioneer cos tumes, Mrs. Sawyer said, and the dinner will be followed by an evening of square and ball room dancing. A second program in the Centennial series is scheduled Saturday, Feb. 28, she stated, when Home Extension Unit and Grange members will combine their talents in a pageant depicting life in Ore gon in early pioneer days. This will also be presented in the Grange hall. Ways and Means Commit tee Chairman Ethel West turned in $219.45 to the Grange treasury as proceeds from dances held Dec. 13 and 31 and from the classes in square dancing held in the Grange hall. She reported a total of $400.55 raised during the past year from activities of her committee, and ex pressed appreciation to all who had assisted, with special thanks going to John and Pearl Byrne, George and Mildred Redhead, and Jim and Mamie Winningham, who she said, had established a record for continuing faithful assistance to the committee in its work. Gail Buffington, roads com mittee head, advised all who might be driving in the Up per Applegate from Mule hill to Copper and beyond, to give special attention to rocks in the road, since prevailing wet weather has dislodged many of them from the new cuts along the road right of way. House Committee Chair man Jim Winningham out lined three projects of im mediate importance: repairs to leaks in the Grange hall roof; finishing the back-stage area of the hall to keep out cold air and thus conserve on fuel needed to heat the build ing; and installing of a new culvert to provide additional access to the grounds by cars. Following a discussion of fire insurance on the Grange hall in which it was pointed out that a total of only $6,000 is being carried, this being the amount purchased in early stages of the building program to cover cost of ma terials then on the premises, the matter of increasing this sum was referred to Grange Insurance Agent Edward Fin ley and members of the exec utive committee for appropri ate action. Past Lecturer Anna Scott, who presented her quarterly report, was commended for the blue ribbon award re ceived recently from Oregon State Grange, for having pre pared and presented the best 1958 Booster Night program for Granges having 100 mem bers or less,' in the state. Quarterly reports read and accepted from Grange Secre tary Irene Culy and HEC Chairman Edna Sawyer indi cated a current Grange mem bership of 94 and an average attendance at business ses sions during the December quarter of 40 members; while those enrolled as members of the Home Economics Club to tal 23. Funds were authorized for purchase of masonite and glue in sufficient quantity to cover the tables in the dining room and kitchen. The matter of purchasing a new culvert at a probable cost of from $25 to $30 to gether with responsibility for having it installed and cov ered with an adequate amount of rock and gravel was re ferred to the house committee with power to act and to de clare a work day when assist ance from the membership is needed to complete the proj ect. Fred West, head of the spe cial project committee, was authorized to contact the county court with reference to further park sites in the Upper Applegate area and their development. Appreciation was expressed to the Grange for flowers and cards received during recent illnesses by Finley, Mrs. Byrne, and Mrs. Hibberd. Personnel of standing com mittees for the new year was listed by Worthy Master Kath leen Scovell as follows: re lief, Grace Pearson, chairman, Verna Culy, Viola Finley; ag riculture, George Redhead, chairman, Edward Finley, Fred West; home economics, Edna Sawyer, chairman, Ver na Culy, Mamie Winningham; legislative, Anna Scott, Wil liam Nostrand; ways and means, Ethel West, chairman, Fred West, John and Pearl Byrne; finance, , Glenn Wil liams, chairman, Wilfred Pearson, Florence Lance; res olutions, Mildred Redhead, Edmund Ramsay; roads, Gail Buffington; house, James Win ningham, chairman, John Byrne, Forbes Brown; recep tion, Grace Buck, Kathleen Scovell; candidates, Omar Culy, chairman, Mamie Win ningham, Gladys Williams; publicity, Grace Pearson; in surance, Edward Finley; youth, Evelyn Williams. No further Grange sessions are scheduled until Feb. 13, McLEOD Recent Visitors Listed By CAROLINE L. HARDING McLeod Troop 9, Boy Scouts of Medford spent the week end at "Teri Court" on Big Butte creek. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kob ernik of Roseburg and Mrs. Caroline Harding of McLeod were dinner guests at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Albert Render and family in Sutherlin Jan. 4. Fredie Semington, who is in the Navy medical corps school in San Diego, was vis iting his parents during the holidays. He also visited his brother, Bobbie, who will graduate from the Yreka, Calif., High school Jan. 20. Mr. and Mrs. Semington and family are now living in Yreka. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cushman of Trail visited their children in California recently. They are a son, Paul, in Eureka, and Elizabeth in North High lands, where she met them at the home of Lee Cushman. Ed and Ethel Cushman vis ited in San Francisco before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eastin spent the holidays with rel atives in Rhode Island. Orin Train is visiting rel- as the next regular meeting time will be occupied by the special Colleen Hope ballet program. Eagle Point Grange The first Grange meeting of the new year was held at the Eagle Pdint Grange haH Jan. 4 with tne new master, Robert Bitterling, in the chair. Officers who were un able to attend the installation services were installed by Paul Force. C. C. Hoover, reporting for the agricultural committee, told of a tree beautification project which the Grange could sponsor under the Com munity Service program. Any member of the Grange or community interested in ob taining shade trees for home and farm beautification should get in contact with Hoover. Cliff Moore, reporting for the dairy committee, said producers prices for dairy products were down, with hay prices on the increase and grain prices staying about the same. It was also reported that a noticeable increase in the number of rats and mice, especially around the garbage dumps, were being noted and it was- thought something should be started to remedy this problem. Past HEC chairman, Mrs. C. C. Hoover, reported on the recent meeting of the HEC which met at the home of Mrs. Augusta Perry. She also gave her quarterly report. Communications and plans for the Oregon Centennial were discussed and a tenta tive program was under con sideration. A combined county council and conference to be held at the .Central Point Grange on Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. ,was an nounced. All officers and com mittee chairmen are urged to attend. A spelling rrfatch was held during the lecturer's hour and refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Jake Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Force. atives Creek. and friends in Wolf Robert McGilvray of Yreka recently visited his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Paulson. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Evers of' San Francisco and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Evers of Santa Marga rita, Calif., also were visiting their parents here. Adrian Elrod escaped ser ious injury when his pickup truck overturned in Shady Cove. Miss Bonnie Smith returned to Bob Jones university after spending the holidays here with her family. Mrs. Dorothy Tockstein was hostess and Mrs. Ranald Ax tell was co-hostess to a lunch eon given in the home of Mrs. Tockstein Jan. 8. There were 11 members of the HEC present and one visitor, Mrs. Joe Bryant. Next meeting will be Feb. 12 at the home of Mrs. Rudella Mykleby with Mrs. Wyles Berry as co-hostess. Visiting their families over the Christmas holidays were Mr. and Mrs. Rod Perry, Lar ry and Debby, who visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Heidinger of Dundee and Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Perry of Sweet Home. Joe Bryan is the new park foreman of McLeod and Casey park. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan came here from Lakeview and are now living in the park house. i Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ash and son spent the holidays visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Horton in San Fran cisco, and Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Ladien at Capitola and the Walt Hutchins family in Red ding. -- Mr. ana drl Fins- trum, who have been living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where Finstrum was super intendent of McCormick Steamship line, are on their way home and plan to open their home on the Rogue "Em erald Notch" about the middle of February. Mrs. Anna Elliott of Wood land, Calif., has been visit ing her sons-in-law and daugh ters, Mr. and Mrs. Al Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. John Wat son. Mrs. Minnie Eastin has gone to Long Beach and Santa Ana, Calif., to spend the rest of the winter. - Mr. and Mrs. Paul Torrance have gone to Vancouver, Brit ish Columbia, to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Rich Eastin and family spent New Year's holiday with friends in Eugene. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cren shaw have sold their home in Prospect and bought a ranch in Gold Hill where they will live. Elk-Trail PTA held its reg ular meeting with a potluck supper in the schoolhouse Jan. 9 with the chairman, Mrs. T. Smith, presiding at the business meeting. The an nual chili supper will be held Friday, Jan. 23 in the school house with a basketball game afterwards between Shady Cove and Elk-Trail schools. NOW IN PROGRESS! Burelson's Half Year SHOi Choose From These Famous Names! " Palizzios Florsheim De Liso Debs Hill & Dale Town & Country Foot Flairs Geppetos Joyce Lucky Strides Cirrano ' Natural Bridge Cobbler REGULAR to $21.95 REGULAR to $16.95 REGULAR to $13.95 REGULAR to $10.95 $4 490 II $090 $790 $590 Plenty of Difficult Sizes-4 to 11, AAAA to B Slipper Clearance S00 S88 $288 Main and Bartlett Streets Phone SP 2-6428 Limited time only hurry to Home Appliance! I 1 - G-E Deluxe Filter-Flo Washer .(10 only) Reg. $319.95 Sale $278 SAVE 4195 Biggest Speaker in TV! 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